The India Café (Best Nepalese Restaurant in Costa Mesa, CA)
About
The India Café in Costa Mesa, California is the best Nepalese restaurant in the area. This Indian restaurant offers a wide variety of traditional Nepalese cuisine, including a selection of regional dishes that combine the flavors of India and Nepal. The staff provide excellent customer service and create a unique dining experience.
Restaurant Features
Facilities & Amenities
Restroom- Wifi Available
Kid Friendly
Kid High Chair
Veg Friendly
Alcohol
Wheelchair Access
Parking
- Free Parking Lot
Accepted Payments
- Credit Card
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
Must Try Dishes
The India Café in Costa Mesa, California offers a wide range of must-try dishes from Nepalese cuisine. Their flavorful and aromatic Chicken Momo appetizers will delight your taste buds with their delicate dumpling skins filled with tender minced chicken. For a main course, don't miss out on their famous Chicken Tikka Masala, prepared with succulent pieces of grilled chicken cooked in a rich and creamy tomato-based sauce. Another crowd favorite is the aromatic and spicy Lamb Curry, slow-cooked with a blend of traditional Nepalese spices and served with fluffy naan bread. Vegetarian options include the delicious Aloo Gobi, a vibrant mix of cauliflower and potatoes cooked in a fragrant blend of spices. To end your meal on a sweet note, indulge in their heavenly Mango Lassi, a refreshing and creamy yogurt-based drink infused with sweet mango flavors. With its authentic Nepalese flavors and warm ambience, The India Café is a must-visit for food enthusiasts in Costa Mesa, CA.
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I cannot believe how fresh and delicious their food was. The butter chicken is a MUST ORDER item! What our family ordered: - garlic naan - saag paneer - butter chicken - chicken biryani - lamb biryani - mango lassi drink Everything was 10/10. Will be back for more soon. I honestly thought everything was portioned perfectly, but if you're feeling greedy like me, order your own butter chicken because that's worth eating all by yourself!
The India Cafe has the potential to be great but they are just not there yet. The quality, flavor profile, and portions would need t improve for this to happen. We have tried them twice (different items to try) and have ordered the following for delivery: Chicken Tikka Masala ($15.95) - 3 stars - There was about enough chicken in there for 1 skewer so a little pricey for what you are getting. The meat itself could have been more tender as well. I am pretty sure for this dish and the butter chicken, they are actually using skewers for meat that was either not good enough to be sold on its own or had some fault and then got mixed with these sauces. I can even see the holes in the chicken where the skewer goes through as well as the burnt/blackened sides of the chicken. If the chicken was cooked with the sauce as well, it would be more juicy and tender. The sauce itself is flavorful though and not spicy at all - that would probably need to be requested. Butter chicken ($15.49) 3 stars - S
I can count on one hand the number of food reviews I've left on this platform in the past several years. But this place definitely warrants one! Indian cuisine is one of my absolute favorites and this place rates a ten out of ten. This place is actually one of the best Indian restaurants I've been to. Super delicious and flavorful. If you're in the mood for Indian, this place cannot be beat. Vegetarian options: Expansive vegetarian options.
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Business Hours
| Sunday: | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Monday: | 10:30 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Tuesday: | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday: | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Thursday: | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Friday: | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Saturday: | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM |